Summer 2018

The knowledgeUnderstanding flag etiquette can be confusing. Duncan Wells untangles an ensign from a burgee

Practical seamanshipHow to moor and anchor a multihull and the tricks that make them different from monohulls

The big questionShould we add radar to our new boat?

Learning curve‘We should have turned back sooner’

A question of seamanship‘How do we find our way without a plotter?’

CRUISING

AdventureFall in love with Antigua. Will Bruton discovers why it makes sense to explore the Caribbean by catamaran

AnchorageAn idyllic spot to drop the hook in Corsica’s Baie de Figari, where Rod Heikell finds peace and tranquility

A long weekendThe Isle of Man. Brian Black receives a warm welcome from this small but fascinating island

Cruising logsUp close and personal with puffins, and discovering the Deben’s delights

GEAR & BOATS

First testWauquiez PS 42. Not only is she a joy to sail, but the attention to detail on this luxury cruiser is beautiful

Group gear testDry bag backpacks. Nobody wants wet gear when heading ashore, so we find which packs work best

Find me a…45ft yacht for cruising the Med for less than £150k. One couple looks for a comfortable boat to keep abroad

New boatsTwo gorgeous new 46-footers launched this year

Tried & testedWe test the Scrubbis hull cleaning system for scrubbing off in the water

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